National Certificate: Transport Operations

The purpose of this qualification is to ensure the coordination and implementation of transport operations so that freight (goods, passengers or livestock) is moved from origin to destination in terms of stakeholder requirements. This must be done in compliance with legislative requirements and international codes and practices.
This qualification builds on the qualification at NQF Level 4 dealing with practical aspects of transport operations. It will provide career development opportunities for those working in transport operations, and promote mobility across the different modes of transport.
Transport is a complex sector in and of itself, and at the same time it affects every other sector in some way. It is essential that those in charge of transport operations develop the insight, knowledge and skill to function effectively in a competitive, multi-faceted environment with unique demands.

The multi-modal nature of this qualification will also provide for a variety of learning pathways with increased specialisation possible, as required. The qualification will also enable many to have their practical skills, developed on the job, recognised through an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process.

A learner obtaining this qualification will be able to:

• Maintain compliance with transport legislation.
• Establish and maintain service level agreements in a transport function.
• Implement risk mitigation and contingency plans in a transport environment.
• Plan transport and transport infrastructure to meet contractual obligations.
• Apply the principles of the economics of transport to transport operations.
  

  UNIT STANDARDS:   ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS Core 255801 Demonstrate an understanding of risk in a transport function Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 5 Core 255794 Demonstrate an understanding of the economics of transport Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 10 Core 255797 Determine, monitor and control transport operating costs Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 10 Core 255805 Establish and maintain service level agreements in a transport function Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 8 Core 255804 Establish tariffs in a transport function Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 10 Core 255800 Implement risk mitigation and contingency plans in response to transport related incidents Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 8 Core 255798 Maintain compliance with transport legislation Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 6 Core 255802 Plan transport to meet contractual obligations and service level agreements Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 12 Core 255795 Provide a supply chain visibility service to customers Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 6 Core 255799 Provide design input to transport infrastructure Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 8 Core 255796 Tender for business in the transport sector Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 4 Core 255803 Integrate transport operations into total supply chain solutions Level 6 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6 8 Fundamental 117763 Prepare, verify and distribute reports Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 16 Elective 14927 Apply problem solving strategies Level 4 NQF Level 04 4 Elective 119676 Apply the skills of customer care in a specific work environment Level 4 NQF Level 04 4 Elective 120127 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of issues of compliance or non-activity that could result in civil or criminal liability in terms of business law Level 4 NQF Level 04 2 Elective 242685 Demonstrate knowledge of environmental legislation as it impacts on management of risk Level 4 NQF Level 04 6 Elective 110000 Generate information and reports for internal and external use Level 4 NQF Level 04 10 Elective 242819 Motivate and Build a Team Level 4 NQF Level 04 10 Elective 114272 Analyse complaints and reports relating to referred disputes and select appropriate resolution process Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 10 Elective 15234 Apply efficient time management to the work of a department/division/section Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 4 Elective 252037 Build teams to achieve goals and objectives Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 6 Elective 15219 Develop and implement a strategy and action plans for a team, department or division Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 4 Elective 15224 Empower team members through recognising strengths, encouraging participation in decision making and delegating tasks Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 4 Elective 252024 Evaluate current practices against best practice Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 4 Elective 15225 Identify and interpret related legislation and its impact on the team, department or division and ensure compliance Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 4 Elective 15229 Implement codes of conduct in the team, department or division Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 3 Elective 252034 Monitor and evaluate team members against performance standards Level 5 Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 8